National Register of Historic Places

Galena Historic District

Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Listed
October 17, 1969
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
69000056

About this property

The Galena Historic District is a historic district located in the city of Galena, Illinois, United States. The historic district encompasses 85 percent of the city of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The downtown area consists of three successive tiers made up of Main, Bench and Prospect Streets. Within the boundaries of the district are such notable homes as the Ulysses S. Grant Home and the Elihu B. Washburne House. The Galena Historic District was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Location

Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
42.42107, -90.42464

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEMILITARYTRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Market House
Early Republic
0.4 mi
Washburne, Elihu Benjamin, House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Grant, Ulysses S., House
Industrial
0.7 mi
Miller, Henry W., House
Industrial
2.6 mi
Wenner, Charles, House
Industrial
2.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Attack on Sinsinawa Mound
1832Early Republic
6.7 mi
Skirmish at Gratiot's Grove
1832Early Republic
12.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Galena Historic District listed on the National Register?

Galena Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Galena Historic District?

Galena Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Galena Historic District?

The period of significance for Galena Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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